Duke Blue Devils vs Connecticut Huskies 9/23/2023 Week 4 NCAAF Picks, Forecast and Predictions

Duke Blue Devils vs Connecticut Huskies 9/23/2023 – College football enthusiasts, get ready for an epic matchup as the No. 21 Duke Blue Devils face the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. Both teams come into this matchup with different records that set the scene for an intense encounter – let’s go over details to know what to expect. The best college football picks are updated online as these teams battle in an important game.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Blue Devils	-6.5 (-110)	54 u (-110)	-237
Huskies	+30 (-111)	55.5 o (-111)	TBD

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Duke Blue Devils are off to an undefeated start this season with a perfect 3-0 record and are fresh off an impressive 38-14 win against Northwestern. In that game, their offense went off, accumulating 487 yards of total offense while holding Northwestern to just 267 and forcing one turnover.

Quarterback Riley Leonard has been an efficient quarterback for Duke’s Blue Devils this season, passing for 530 yards while scoring only one touchdown and no interceptions. Jordan Waters led with 240 rushing yards and five touchdowns while Leonard himself amassed 208 rushing yards with three scores; receiver Jalon Calhoun amassed 182 receiving yards, one of them touchdown reception. On defense, Chandler Rivers leads in tackles with 21, while Duke’s defense recorded six quarterback sacks and four interceptions.

Duke’s Dominance vs. UConn’s Struggles: A Tale of Two Teams in College Football

Duke has not experienced an unexpected surge in their success this season, as evidenced by an impressive 6-1 mark against the spread in their last seven games dating back to last season versus independent opponents. Duke has found an effective formula with their defense allowing only 9.3 points per game to rank sixth nationally while their offense scores an average of 36.0 points per game.

UConn Huskies have yet to capture their first win this season, currently sitting at 0-3. Their most recent match-up ended with them trailing FIU 24-17 before falling behind 24-3 by halftime and not recovering. Unfortunately, despite an impressive second-half effort, they couldn’t complete their comeback attempt.

Quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson has shown promise, passing for 386 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Devontae Houston leads the rushing attack with 159 yards, while Brett Buckman leads the receiving corps with 174 yards and one touchdown reception. Defensively, linebacker Jackson Mitchell leads the team in tackles with 30, and the Huskies have recorded five quarterback sacks but are yet to secure an interception.

NCAAF Latest Odds: DUKE -21.5 ; O/U 48

UConn is in a challenging spot, aiming to avoid a second 0-4 start in the last three years. They face a Duke team that is firing on all cylinders, with an explosive offense and a tenacious defense.

As the Duke Blue Devils hit the road to face the UConn Huskies, the spotlight will be on the gridiron as both teams aim for their respective goals. Duke looks to maintain its undefeated record and achieve a 4-0 start for the first time since the 2018 season. Riley Leonard’s efficient passing, complemented by a dynamic ground game led by Jordan Waters, has been the backbone of Duke’s success.

Conversely, the UConn Huskies, still in search of their first victory, hope to avoid another winless start. Ta’Quan Roberson has shown flashes of talent, and they’ll need their offense to step up against Duke’s formidable defense.

Trends

Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

Duke are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
Blue Devils are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Duke are 4-16 SU in their last 20 games on the road.
Duke are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Independents (FBS) conference.
Blue Devils are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games played in September.
Duke are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games played in week 4.

Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends

Connecticut are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Connecticut’s last 11 games.
Connecticut are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Connecticut are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Huskies is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Connecticut are 1-14 SU in their last 15 games played in September.